title: Aerocele after tracheocutaneous fistula closure.
abstract: Tracheocutaneous fistulas (TCF) occasionally follow pediatric tracheotomy decannulation, often requiring surgical treatment. Complications of TCF closure are infrequent, but may include development of a cervical aerocele. A case of cervical aerocele after TCF closure is described. Based on our experience with this problem, we offer guidelines for care of TCFs.
authors.affiliation: BP-4154 Division of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-4060, USA. deptsurg.jbent@mail.mcg.edu
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Bent
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology*; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D005740:Gases